By Garland M. Baker
Special to A.M. Costa Rica
Legal circles are buzzing with the expectation that the Sala IV will soon open up the Zona Maritima Terrestre — the maritime zone — to foreigners. They may soon be able to hold and develop public land next to the beach without making under-the-table deals.
The first 200 meters, 656 feet, of coastal land inland from high tide is Costa Rica’s maritime zone. The first 50 meters of the 200 meters, 164 feet, is un-exploitable beach land. The rest, 150 meters, 492 feet, is public land. This area can be developed by private parties through a concession with the state.
Much of the nation's tourism infrastructure at the beaches can be found at least partly on concession land.
This web site contains articles written by Garland M. Baker and Lic. Allan Garro for the A.M. Costa Rica. These articles contain important information that everyone doing business—personal and corporate—in Costa Rica ought to know. Reach them at [email protected]
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